2003 Dodge RAM Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 8%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,779miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Dodge RAM, 8% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,779 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We bought our 2003 Dodge 2500 diesel RAM pickup on january 25, 2003 with 10 miles on it. We noticed it pulled to the right and once in awhile would shake a little, we thought it was out of alignment. On april 27, 2003 we where driving on the freeway at about 80 miles per hour when all of a sudden the truck was violently shaking back and forth. It took everything my husband had to keep us on the road. After what seemed like an eternity he was able to pull onto the shoulder and get it stopped. We decided to try to get to the next town that was 20 miles away. Traveling at 40 m.p.h. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070273, filed 2004-01, 3,779 miles“Numerous problems with 2003 Dodge RAM since ownership. The consumer experienced a stalling problem that occurred whenever the vehicle was coming to a stop or idling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not diagnose the problem. Power steering fluid leaked due to faulty clamp. The vehicle was leaking transmission fluid due to a faulty output seal at the transfer case.”
NHTSA complaint #10071449, filed 2004-04“While traveling 65-70 MPH and changing lanes power steering became hard. This resulted in a tractor trailer rear ending consume's vehicle and pushing it on side of mountain. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10075482, filed 2004-06Related service bulletins
- 10011930May 3, 2005Steering column snapping or ticking sound.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 3 | 33% |
| 2008 | 6 | 24% |
| 2006 | 4 | 16% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 | 53 | 17% |
| 2000 | 22 | 15% |
| 1999 | 40 | 11% |
| 1998 | 28 | 6% |
| 1997 | 36 | 9% |
| 1996 | 43 | 7% |
| 1995 | 49 | 8% |
| 1994 | 39 | 8% |
| 1993 | 6 | 11% |
| 1992 | 7 | 12% |
| 1991 | 11 | 22% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1988 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2003 Dodge RAM
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Dodge RAM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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